- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Egypt
- Bacău
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bacău, Romania compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bacău (Romania) is 98% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 lei (E£ 114) | E£ 61 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 lei (E£ 82) | E£ 49 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (E£ 46) | E£ 32 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.49 lei (E£ 20) | E£ 12 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 lei (E£ 47) | E£ 16 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.97 lei (E£ 27) | E£ 4.77 | + 471% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (E£ 69) | E£ 28 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 lei (E£ 18) | E£ 12 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.12 lei (E£ 10) | E£ 4.31 | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.10 lei (E£ 14) | E£ 9 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (E£ 134) | E£ 89 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.38 lei (E£ 25) | E£ 9 | + 169% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.25 lei (E£ 5.71) | E£ 2.71 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Bacău (Romania) is 42% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,279 lei (E£ 5,828) | E£ 4,287 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,053 lei (E£ 4,800) | E£ 2,487 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 479 lei (E£ 2,181) | E£ 218 | + 901% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,142 lei (E£ 5,204) | E£ 2,526 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 699 lei (E£ 3,183) | E£ 1,181 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 248 lei (E£ 1,129) | E£ 512 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 32 lei (E£ 144) | E£ 443 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,000 lei (E£ 4,557) | E£ 5,512 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 284 lei (E£ 1,294) | E£ 1,699 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 lei (E£ 187) | E£ 64 | + 194% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 lei (E£ 34) | E£ 19 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Bacău (Romania) is 45% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 200 lei (E£ 911) | E£ 645 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 207 lei (E£ 942) | E£ 581 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 217 lei (E£ 987) | E£ 1,190 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 222 lei (E£ 1,010) | E£ 720 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Bacău (Romania) is 54% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,000 lei (E£ 341,762) | E£ 507,909 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.99 lei (E£ 23) | E£ 2.81 | + 709% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 79 lei (E£ 362) | E£ 109 | + 232% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 lei (E£ 156) | E£ 21 | + 648% | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Bacău (Romania) is 149% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (E£ 114) | E£ 24 | + 370% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 lei (E£ 82) | E£ 76 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50 lei (E£ 228) | E£ 112 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (E£ 82) | E£ 30 | + 173% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (E£ 54) | E£ 19 | + 186% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei (E£ 85) | E£ 23 | + 278% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 lei (E£ 27) | E£ 13 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (E£ 46) | E£ 12 | + 294% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 lei (E£ 87) | E£ 27 | + 225% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Bacău (Romania) is 28% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 48 lei (E£ 220) | E£ 119 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 35 lei (E£ 158) | E£ 73 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44 lei (E£ 201) | E£ 283 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 113 lei (E£ 516) | E£ 233 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (E£ 73) | E£ 52 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 lei (E£ 33) | E£ 24 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (E£ 25) | E£ 19 | + 29% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 295 lei (E£ 1,344) | E£ 2,268 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 117 lei (E£ 532) | E£ 379 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (E£ 71) | E£ 26 | + 171% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 443 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bacău (Romania) is 58% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 22,179
(4,867 lei)
in Bacău
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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